SLEEP STORIES

Clock Change 31st March 2024 baby sleep

With the clocks springing forward or falling back, the biannual time change is upon us once again. This adjustment, while seemingly minor, can significantly impact our daily routines and, more importantly, our sleep patterns. Here is our...

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Nurturing Harmony: Siblings Sharing Rooms baby sleep

Deciding to have siblings share a room is a significant decision that comes with many benefits and a few challenges. It can foster a close bond, encourage shared play and provide comfort at night. However, finding the right time and making the...

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Embracing the Move from Cot to Bed: A Gentle Transition baby sleep

Transitioning from a cot to a bed is a significant milestone in your child's life, symbolizing their growth from a baby to a little person with increasing independence. While this change is exciting, it's also one that should be approached...

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Mastering the Transition from One Nap to No Naps baby sleep

As children grow and their world expands, their sleep needs change too, including the significant move from one daily nap to none. This transition often occurs around the age of 3 to 4 years, but some children are ready as early as 2. This period...

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Language Development and Sleep: How Talking Affects Sleep Patterns baby sleep

As parents, witnessing your child's language development is nothing short of miraculous. From the first babble to full sentences, each new word is a milestone. But did you know that this whirlwind of language learning can also affect their sleep...

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Balancing Act: Managing Daytime Activities for Better Nighttime Sleep baby sleep

Welcome to the tightrope of parenting, where every day you're balancing the high-flying acts of play, meals, and naps to arrive at that final, peaceful act: a good night's sleep. It's no small feat to keep a little one entertained, active, and...

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We're all going on holiday: Tips for maintaining good sleep whilst away baby sleep

Ah, travel – that magical word that once meant spontaneous adventures and now spells packing a mini-van full of "essentials" (you never knew you needed so many snacks!). Add a toddler into the mix, and you're not just packing bags; you're...

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Balancing Solids and Sleep: Introducing New Foods baby sleep

The wonderful world of solid foods is an exciting milestone for both you and your little one. It's a journey filled with messy faces, new tastes, and plenty of exploration. But as you venture into this new territory, you might notice some changes...

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The World of Newborn Sleep: A Different Rhythm baby sleep

Newborns experience sleep in a way that's vastly different from adults. Their sleep is driven by the basic needs of hunger and comfort rather than the circadian rhythms that dictate adult sleep patterns. 

1. Active Sleep (REM Sleep):

Newborns...

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To swaddle or not to swaddle baby sleep

Welcome to the cozy world of swaddling, a soothing practice that recreates the comforting embrace of the womb for your newborn. As you navigate the 'fourth trimester', swaddling stands as a pillar of tranquility, offering a familiar snugness to...

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Unpredictable bouts of screaming and crying? baby sleep

Are you feeling overwhelmed because your little one just won't stop crying? You're not alone. It's a common problem for many new parents. Let us introduce you to the gentle, yet powerful world of Dr. Harvey Karp’s '5 S's' method, a...

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Spring Forward with Ease: Tips for the Clock Change and Your Child's Sleep baby sleep

by Polly Revaliente

 

Clock Change on 26th March 2023: How to Help Your Children

 

On Sunday 26th March 2023, the clocks in the UK will change to British Summer Time at 2am, and will "spring forward" to 3am. As we welcome sunnier,...

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